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Experience Bruges’s gothic architecture in the quiet evening twilight on this nighttime walking tour of the city. See some of Bruges’s most frequented tourist spots—including Burg Square, Market Square, and the Belfort (Belfry)—while hearing about the medieval city’s mysterious and intriguing history. While you’ll certainly hear some darker tales along the way, don’t worry about any ghoulish apparitions: this isn’t a ghost tour.

Discover the best of Bruges—and immerse yourself in the city’s centuries of history—on this walking tour. Choose from English, French, or Spanish in-person tours, meet your guide in the city center, and set off on foot. As you discover local landmarks like the Belfort, Gruuthusemuseum, the Church of Our Lady, and the city’s picturesque canals, you’ll learn the stories behind the sights.

We don't offer ordinary tours. Passionate local storytellers will use stories to make history come to life to give you a good insight into how life must have been in medieval Bruges. There's no set route. All of the storytellers have their own personal highlights for you and will adapt those to the group. So the more questions and input you give them, the better your experience will get.

Trace the delicious history of cocoa with a ticket to the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to gourmet European chocolatiers, discover how cocoa beans have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. See historic chocolate-making objects from around the world and learn the steps for transforming raw beans into creamy chocolate truffles, bars, and figurines. End your visit with a sweet sampling of fine Belgian chocolate.

Medieval Bruges counts among Belgium’s must-see cities—but escaping the tourist trail to find treasures only the locals know isn’t always easy. On this morning or afternoon tour, explore with your private guide and get the inside line on the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Hear the secrets behind landmarks like the 14th-century Church of Our Lady, and see sides of this UNESCO–listed city many visitors miss.

Step into the darkest shadows of Bruges, where the fairytale ends and the nightmare begins Bruges may look like a fairy tale by day, but by night it becomes a city of shadows, haunted by centuries of blood and superstition. Behind the ancient facades and quiet canals lie stories far darker than the guidebooks dare to tell. On this 1.5-hour Halloween tour through the medieval heart of Bruges, you’ll uncover the origin story of witches, hear of a ghost whose music could be heard through the night, and learn the chilling tale of a murderous butcher who baked his victims into pies. This is not the Bruges of lace and chocolate, but of horror, murder, and whispers in the dark. Dare to join us… and you may never see Bruges the same way again.

Your guide is a journalist and a historical researcher, fully in love with Bruges! During our walk, we will: - Talk about the mysterious chapel of the Holy Grail. - Hear the stories surrounding a haunted convent. - See the women-only medieval enclave. - See some of the the sights from the famous "In Bruges" movie. - Learn about the forgotten synagogue and Jewish heritage. AND MANY MORE! 100% personalized experience to your wishes. Private tour: only you and your local host.

A walking tour is an opportunity to discover more of a city than you could ever hope to alone. On this guided tour, discover facts about Bruges that you won’t find in the guidebooks as you visit some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, including Burg Square, the Markt, Boniface Bridge, and much more.

Avoid the crowds that fill Bruges' streets by day by embarking on a private nighttime walking tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, discover the intriguing histories hidden behind the city's ancient walls and finish your tour standing in front of one of Bruges' best bars.